Economic reports on Wednesday found that Chinese growth has sunk to the slowest pace in over three years. Despite benefitting from the global AI boom, the country has not managed to offset the slump due to a struggling property sector, drop in domestic spending and trade disruptions caused by the war in Iran. Source link
France’s National Assembly is set to give final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life care. Source link
In this edition, arts24 decamps to the south of France for a special show from the world-renowned Avignon theater festival as it celebrates its 80th edition. Korean is this year’s guest language at the event, offering audiences an insight into drama, dance and literary work from Korean artists. We also check out Julien Gosselin’s high-tech, … Read more
Since the pandemic, Indonesia has recorded steady annual growth of 5%. Then, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Since Southeast Asia’s largest economy is still heavily dependent on imported fuel despite having its own oil reserves, the Indonesian government suffered an immediate blow. The cost of fuel subsidies, for which ministers had budgeted about $22 … Read more
On Tuesday, Ukraine’s parliament approved with a clear majority the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko, dismissing the country’s entire government. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on social media on Sunday that he had offered Sviridenko a new position. Media reports say she may become Ukraine’s next ambassador to the United States. “I am grateful … Read more
The Bayreuth Festival celebrates its 150th anniversary from July 25th. But in the lead-up to the milestone, some observers have criticized how Bayreuth deals with the festival’s anti-Semitic legacy. Jewish public intellectual Michel Friedman was invited to speak at a memorial ceremony honoring the victims of National Socialism at the festival’s opening. At the event, … Read more
Russia carried out a strike on the port city of Odesa in Ukraine that killed three, a local official reported on Wednesday, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv to announce new defense initiatives. Overnight, Ukraine also said it struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including gas tankers. Source … Read more
The French team were defeated by Spain (2–0) in the World Cup semi-final. France’s dream of reaching a third consecutive final – a feat achieved by only two other nations before them – has come to an end. Source link
tehran ultraconservative compatriots The newspaper published photographs of 13 international politicians “wanted” for the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as well as a statement claiming that politicians would pay the ultimate price. Among the politicians was German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats (CDU). In addition to Merz, it also included US … Read more
Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. Spain will play on Sunday against the winner between reigning champion Argentina and England on Wednesday. France will play in the third-place match … Read more